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Books in The children's heroes series series

  • The Story of David Livingstone

    Vautier Golding

    Paperback (Yesterday's Classics, Oct. 14, 2007)
    A clear, simple account of Livingstone's pioneer work in Africa as explorer, medical missionary, and suppressor of the slave trade. Describes the horrors of the slave trade and Livingstone's efforts to thwart the slave traders in Africa and to bring awareness of the dire situation to the people in England and around the world. Emphasizes his indomitable courage and persistence in the face of countless difficulties to achieve his lifelong goal of doing as much good as he could for those most in need of it. A volume in the highly-acclaimed Children's Heroes series, edited by John Lang.
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  • The Story of Napoleon

    H. E. Marshall, Allan Stewart

    Paperback (Yesterday's Classics, Aug. 26, 2007)
    A thrilling account of Napoleon's rise to power, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to emperor over half of Europe. Focuses on his military exploits, including his victories in battle after battle, followed by his exile to the island of Elba, his subsequent return to lead the disastrous Russian campaign, his final loss at Waterloo, and his last days on the lonely island of St. Helena. A volume in the highly-acclaimed Children's Heroes series, edited by John Lang.
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  • The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh

    Margaret Duncan Kelly, T. H. Robinson

    Paperback (Yesterday's Classics, Oct. 8, 2007)
    Relates the story of Raleigh from his boyhood days on the coast of Devonshire, to his exploits in Ireland and his unexpected entry into the court of Queen Elizabeth. We travel with him as he pursues the ships of the Spanish Armada and makes voyages to the New World in search of gold and lands to settle. We see his efforts come to naught and hear how he is relegated to the Tower of London where he spends the last years of his life. Includes the fabled story of the velvet cloak and the role Raleigh played in introducing potatoes and tobacco to the Old World. One of the volumes in the highly acclaimed Children's Heroes series, first published at the beginning of the last century. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
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  • Some People Do

    Frank Lowe, Josh Hara

    Hardcover (BQB Publishing, June 1, 2019)
    As a parent, discussing diversity with your child can be difficult, especially if you have your own questions. Some People Do boils this topic down to provide the simplest of answers. By the time your child finishes reading this book, they will have been introduced to all facets of people, without any one being more revered than the other.
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  • Frederic Remington

    Ernest Lloyd Raboff

    Paperback (Trophy Pr, Aug. 1, 1988)
    A brief biography of the artist and sculptor accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.
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  • The story of Joan of Arc,

    Andrew Lang

    Unknown Binding (E, )
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  • The story of Sir Walter Raleigh,

    Margaret Duncan Kelly

    Hardcover (T.C. & E.C. Jack, July 6, 1906)
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  • Help Yourself to Safety

    Kate Hubbard, Evelyn Berlin, Marina Megale

    Paperback (Kidsrights, Jan. 15, 1985)
    Book by Hubbard, Kate, Berlin, Evelyn, Evelyn Berlin
  • Albrecht Durer

    Ernest Lloyd Raboff

    Paperback (Trophy Pr, Aug. 1, 1988)
    A biographical sketch of the German painter and printmaker accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.
  • I am a Sigma Gamma Rho Legacy

    Tiffany A. Flowers, James Eugene

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 16, 2008)
    I Am a Sigma Gamma Rho Legacy is an endearing story about a little girl who decides to join her mother's sorority when she attends college. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. National Education Fund. The purpose of the National Education Fund is to provide scholarships to male and female high school, undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students who demonstrate need.
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  • Jesus In The Temple: Based On Luke 2:40/52

    Patricia A. Pingry, Nancy Munger

    Board book (Ideals Childrens Books, Jan. 1, 2005)
    For ages 4-8. This little book of only about 200 words follows Jesus as he makes his first visit to the Temple in Jerusalem. This story, with its bright illustrations, will help a toddler to feel closer to Jesus by imagining Jesus as a child, "just like me".
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  • Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec

    Ernest Lloyd Raboff

    Paperback (Trophy Pr, Aug. 1, 1988)
    A brief biography of the French painter accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.
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